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The NBA draft lottery will be held in Chicago on Sunday afternoon, and there is no shortage of drama heading into it. The post NBA Draft Lottery: Execs Fear ‘Nightmare’ Results appeared first on HEAVY.
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The Dallas Mavericks have hired Mike Schmitz as their new general manager, the team announced on Friday. Schmitz, who served as assistant general manager for the Portland Trail Blazers since 2022, will be responsible for overseeing the franchise’s basketball operations under president Masai Ujiri. Schmitz is known for his intelligence and discipline in player evaluation. … The post Mavericks poach Mike Schmitz from Trail Blazers for GM position appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
After one of the most chaotic and emotionally exhausting stretches in franchise history, the Dallas Mavericks finally hit the reset button. They have brought in Masai Ujiri to replace Nico Harrison as the architect of the organization’s future. For a fanbase still reeling from the aftermath of the Luka Doncic era, the move signals a […] The post Laying out Masai Ujiri’s perfect first Mavericks offseason after replacing Nico Harrison appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Three NBA Drafts ago, Mike Schmitz was on-air for ESPN, breaking down picks and analyzing prospects. Now, he is the general manager of the Dallas Mavericks. Schmitz’s meteoric rise from media to the top ranks of an NBA front office leaves him as by far the most successful among a growing contingent of basketball analysts…
The Dallas Mavericks continued reshaping their front office Friday, naming Mike Schmitz as general manager shortly after hiring Masai Ujiri as team president and alternate governor earlier this week. The move signals a significant organizational shift as Dallas looks to establish a new leadership structure following a disappointing 26-56 season. Schmitz will report directly to […] The post Mavericks hire Trail Blazers executive as GM under Masai Ujiri appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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Jason Kidd should be worried about job with Mavericks after comments from Masai Ujiri sportingnews.com
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic spoke publicly about his hamstring strain for the first time on Wednesday and offered a clue about just how significant the injury was. Doncic admitted he is still unsure when he will be able to return to action after suffering a Grade 2 hamstring strain on April 2. He … The post Luka Doncic reveals how severe his hamstring strain really was appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Masai Ujiri knows what he’s getting into as the next team president of the Dallas Mavericks. News broke on Monday that the Mavs were hiring Ujiri to replace disgraced executive Nico Harrison, who remains public enemy No. 1 in Dallas for orchestrating the trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. During his … The post Masai Ujiri has great message for Mavericks fans still hurting from Luka Doncic trade appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
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Longtime NBA general manager Masai Ujiri is gearing up for his new gig as GM of the Dallas Mavericks. A position that carries a heavy stigma following the infamous trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in 2025. On Tuesday, Uriji was asked whether or not he would have made the trade, per […] The post Masai Ujiri responds if he would have made Luka Doncic trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Luka Doncic era with the Dallas Mavericks concluded over one year ago, but it’s still a burning topic in Texas. Even with the organization turning to a new page multiple times since Luka’s departure, the question still gets asked. Would anybody not named Nico Harrison make that deal with the Los Angeles Lakers? Masai […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic Trade Gets Addressed By Masai Ujiri appeared first on HEAVY.
The Denver Nuggets’ loss in the first round to the Minnesota Timberwolves ensures the franchise will take a cold, hard look at their roster and its future together. Losing to an underdog team that suffered injuries to a handful of their best players was inexcusable. Nikola Jokic is still arguably the best player in the […] The post 3 best Jamal Murray trade destinations if Nuggets shockingly break up Nikola Jokic pairing appeared first on ClutchPoints.
After a 26-56 season, the new Dallas Mavericks architect is trading Luka Doncic nostalgia for a "shining" future behind Cooper Flagg.
In his introductory press conference, Dallas Mavericks team president and alternate governor Masai Ujiri addressed one of the most talked-about aspects of the team over the past two seasons: the departure of Luka Doncic and the arrival of Cooper Flagg. Many Mavericks fans are still heartbroken over the trade. brokered by former team president Nico […] The post Masai Ujiri views ‘little prince’ Cooper Flagg turning into Dallas’ ‘king’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Dallas Mavericks recently opted to shake things up by naming Masai Ujiri as the leader of their new front office regime. Ujiri takes over for Nico Harrison, who was fired midway through last season after his disastrous trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in early 2025. Whenever a new front office […] The post Masai Ujiri leaves door open to Mavericks Jason Kidd coaching change appeared first on ClutchPoints.
New Dallas Mavericks team president Masai Ujiri gave Jason Kidd some reason to sweat on Tuesday. Ujiri was introduced as the new Mavericks president, and one of the topics he was asked to address was Kidd’s future as head coach. Interestingly, Ujiri chose not to make a clear statement about Kidd’s future. Ujiri said he … The post Jason Kidd not guaranteed to return as Mavericks coach appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
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The New Orleans Pelicans are closing in on their next head coach. After firing Willie Green and spending most of the season with James Borrego as interim head coach, the Pelicans have narrowed their coaching search down to four finalists, according to the Athletic’s Sam Amick. Milwaukee Bucks assistant Darvin Ham, Brooklyn Nets assistant Steve […] The post Rajon Rondo among 4 finalists for Pelicans head coaching job, with 1 wild card still out there appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Dallas did not hire Masai Ujiri for routine maintenance. The Mavericks hired him because the franchise still needs a full institutional answer to the Luka trade aftermath.
The Minnesota Timberwolves pulled off a playoff upset in the first round of the 2026 NBA postseason. By defeating the Denver Nuggets in six games, the Timberwolves are firing up Game 1 of round two against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday, May 4. As the Timberwolves prepare for the matchup, some important news regarding […] The post Timberwolves Get Key Front Office News Before Game 1 vs Spurs appeared first on HEAVY.
